Biography
William M. Pekarsky concentrates his practice on a wide range of commercial litigation matters.
William represents clients in all stages of litigation cases and disputes before New York State Supreme Courts, New York City Civil Courts, New York State Appellate Courts, and alternative dispute resolution organizations.
He has notable experience handling real estate litigation matters involving condominium and cooperative representation, building construction disputes, commercial and residential landlord-tenant proceedings, appellate litigation, and general commercial and residential real estate litigation.
Prior to joining the firm, William served as an associate attorney, law clerk, and legal extern at a real estate law firm in New York. He also previously worked as a law clerk at a New York-based law firm. During law school, William served as an editor for the New York Law School Law Review.
News & Views
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The Metamorphosis of NYC’s Short-Term Rental Laws
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The Hard Math Behind Any New York City Rent Freeze
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Newsletter
Blank Rome Appellate Insights: Winning on Appeal – December 2025
Blank Rome Appellate Updates: Winning on AppealTimothy K. Lewis, Stephen M. Orlofsky, Keith B. Letourneau, Shane A. Pennington, Massimo F. D'Angelo, William M. Pekarsky
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Keys to Release: Court of Appeals Defines ‘Surrender,’ Limiting Personal Guarantor Liability
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Newsletter
The BR International Trade Report: November 2025
The BR International Trade ReportAnthony Rapa, Joanne E. Osendarp, Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp, Rachel D. Evans, Massimo F. D'Angelo, William M. Pekarsky
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USDA to Beef Up Security Plan for Foreign Agriculture Investment
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Navigating the Commercial-to-Residential Conversion Boom
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The Conversion Renaissance
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New York’s Proposed Legislation Restraining Transfer of Real Property
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Press Release
Blank Rome Welcomes Commercial Litigation Associate William M. Pekarsky in New York
Recognitions
- 2024–2025, “Rising Star,” listed by New York Super Lawyers
Affiliations
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- New York City Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Credentials
Admissions
- New York
Education
- New York Law School, JD, cum laude
- The College of New Jersey, BS